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Taylor Blackburn

Taylor Blackburn

Money Expert

Taylor Blackburn is a multi-award-winning communications specialist with a focus on personal finance and insurance. Since 2018, he has been a key spokesperson for Finder, regularly appearing on major national TV programs such as Sunrise, Today, Studio 10, ACA, SBS, ABC, Seven, Nine and Ten News. He is frequently quoted in leading publications, including the Australian Financial Review (AFR), The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail, and the ABC, offering expert insights into Australian consumer behaviour and the financial pressures impacting everyday Australians.

With a Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from the University of the Pacific in California, Taylor’s expertise spans both media relations and strategic communications. Prior to joining Finder, he worked with leading global brands such as Ford, Toyota, and Oracle, as well as high-profile charitable organisations, including the Lung Foundation Australia, ALS, and Breast Cancer Australia.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Taylor, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Savings accounts
  • Credit cards
  • Insurance comparison
  • Budgeting

Experience

  • Finder Innovation Awards judge

Education

  • Master of Arts (Communication and Public Relations) | University of the Pacific (CA, USA) | 2009-2011
  • Bachelor Degree in Science (Education) | Ohio University (USA) | 2000-2005

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255 articles written by this author

Retire when you’re dead: Over 800,000 Aussies can’t afford to stop working

Rising living costs are forcing Aussies to rejoin the workforce  or delay retirement, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 5 February 2025
Retire when you’re dead: Over 800,000 Aussies can’t afford to stop working

Back-to-school blight: 29% of parents can’t afford costs

Close to a million Aussie households aren't financially prepared for back-to-school costs, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 29 January 2025
Back-to-school blight: 29% of parents can’t afford costs

TikTok made me buy it: Australians spend millions on social media impulse purchases

Droves of Australians say social media has seduced them to spend, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 22 January 2025
TikTok made me buy it: Australians spend millions on social media impulse purchases

Tapped out: 12.5 million Aussies too broke or overstimulated for social activities

Australians are cutting back on social outings amid growing financial pressure, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 21 January 2025
Tapped out: 12.5 million Aussies too broke or overstimulated for social activities

Coverage confusion: 1 in 2 Aussies caught out by their health insurance policy

Millions of Australians are unaware of what their health insurance policy actually protects, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 20 January 2025
Coverage confusion: 1 in 2 Aussies caught out by their health insurance policy

Mini moguls: 1 in 3 Aussie parents invest for their kids future

The next generation is in good hands with millions of parents investing on behalf of their children, according to a report by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 15 January 2025
Mini moguls: 1 in 3 Aussie parents invest for their kids future

Ruh roh! 13% of gifted pets rehomed within 5 years

Thousands of pets have been rehomed over the last few years, according to new research from Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 14 January 2025
Ruh roh! 13% of gifted pets rehomed within 5 years

Set, forget, regret: Utility provider loyalty is costing Australians $7.5 billion

Complacency is hurting the hip pocket of almost all Australian utility users, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 13 January 2025
Set, forget, regret: Utility provider loyalty is costing Australians $7.5 billion

Back-to-school costs: Families to cough up $13.6 billion

Parents are gearing up for an expensive back-to-school budget bust, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 8 January 2025
Back-to-school costs: Families to cough up $13.6 billion

Budget blunders: 13 money mistakes costing Australians

Money mishaps are plaguing millions of people, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 7 January 2025
Budget blunders: 13 money mistakes costing Australians
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